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Events
Upcoming events
Second Chance Volunteers Opens Door to Community-wide service opportunities!
Second Chance Volunteers Launches Community Volunteer Days
Second Chance Volunteers will be opening up volunteer opportunities twice a month to the entire community—not just for those fulfilling court-mandated community service hours!
Whether you’re passionate about giving back, building community connections, or simply want to lend a helping hand, we welcome you to join us in making a difference.
Fresh Start Kits Assembly Day
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Join us for our Fresh Start Kits Assembly Day as we come together to support women in need of dignity, care, and a fresh start.
Friday, May 16, 2026
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Stamford, CT
This opportunity is open to community members
Registration is required
We did it!
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1,044 books collected!
This was a COMMUNITY effort.
Thank you to everyone who donated books, spread the word, and believed in this mission. Your support is creating real moments of connection between mothers and their children.
We are beyond grateful.
Last Call for Children’s Book Donations
We’re in the final stretch of our Family Connection Book Project.
This Mother’s Day, help us make an impact for mothers who are working to stay connected with their children through the power of reading.
Every book donated helps create a meaningful moment between a mother and her child.
Call us to arrange drop-off: (855) 414-4440
Final drop-off date: May 3rd
Delivery: May 4th
Community beach cleanup at cove island park
Don’t worry—more opportunities are coming.
New Date Announced!
We’re happy to share that our rescheduled event will now take place on Sunday, April 26th from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM.
Thank you for your understanding
We’re excited to share that this event is in collaboration with SoundWaters Coastal Education Center
Join Second Chance Volunteers Inc. for a community beach cleanup at Cove Island Park focused on environmental action, education, and giving back to our shoreline.
Saturday, April 25
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Cove Island Park, Stamford, CT
How to Participate?
To join this event, registration is required. Please complete our volunteer form in advance to confirm your participation.
Open to the community | Volunteer hours available | All cleanup supplies will be provided
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March Madness for a Meaningful Cause!
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Join us on March 21 for a community book sorting event supporting the Family Connection Book Project.
Stamford Government Center
888 Washington Blvd- 4th Fl Cafe
Stamford, CT
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Bring 1–2 children’s books and help us reach our goal of 1,000 books for children with mothers at York Correctional Institution.
612 books collected so far!
Because every child deserves a story with their mother.
crossing the finish line: Thank you to our book donors
Family Connection Book Project – Book Sorting Day
Today was a meaningful day for Second Chance Volunteers.
With the help of our volunteer Daisy, who brought books she collected, and our new corporate partners from DoubleTree by Hilton, we spent the day sorting children’s books for the Family Connection Book Project.
Together we counted 612 books that will help children stay connected with their mothers through the power of reading.
Our goal is to reach 1,000 books, and we are now only 388 books away.
Every book represents love, connection, and a reminder to a child that their mother is still thinking of them.
Thank you to everyone who continues to support this mission.
Black History Month Event
We are excited to share that UConn Stamford Campus is supporting our Family Connection Book Project this Black History Month.
We are honored that the local UConn campus is hosting a book drive to benefit Second Chance Volunteers Inc. Through the Family Connection Book Project, we help incarcerated mothers maintain vital bonds with their children through the power of reading.
If you are attending the event, please consider donating:
- Board books
- Infant books (0–12 months)
- Read-to-me books (ages 0–6)
Thank you for your support!
Valentine's Care Bag Assembly Event!
We need volunteers!
This Valentine’s Day, we’re sharing love through service.
Volunteers will help assemble Valentine’s Day Care Bags for Meals on Wheels recipients, spreading warmth and kindness to seniors in our community. We’ll also be preparing Fresh Start Care Bags for individuals reentering the community, offering encouragement and support during their next chapter.
Any remaining care bags will be donated to the Family ReEntry Recovery Community Center in Bridgeport, ensuring our impact reaches even further.
Saturday, February 7th
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
888 Washington Blvd
4th Floor cafe
Stamford, CT 06902
Free parking | Light lunch provided
Love looks like care. Love looks like community.
Today, our Valentine’s Care Bags were delivered to Catholic Charities of Fairfield County – Meals on Wheels/New Covenant Center in Stamford, CT. Additionally, our Fresh Start Kits were dropped off at the Family ReEntry Recovery Community Center in Bridgeport to support individuals rebuilding their lives.
We are proud to offer volunteer opportunities once a month to all community members, including those completing court-mandated community service hours. We believe that service can be a powerful pathway to healing, growth, and second chances.
Family Connection Book Project
Children's Book Drive
Have children’s books to donate?
Stop by and drop them off!
We’re collecting children’s books to support The Storybook Project at York Correctional Institution.
Your donated books help strengthen the bond between incarcerated mothers and their children through the power of reading.
Please hand books directly to a Second Chance Volunteers Inc. team member wearing an organization shirt.
Drop-off Location:
888 Washington Blvd,
4th Floor
Stamford, CT 06902
(Lobby drop-off available)
Sunday, January 18, 2026
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
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A heartfelt thank you to Lorrie of Books4Everyone for her generous donation and continued commitment to literacy.
Through her volunteer work, books reach community spaces like Fairgate Farm, local educators, the Boys & Girls Club, and families across Fairfield County.
Senior Care Bags
We are thrilled to announce the completion of our Care Bags project! Today, we delivered the bags to Catholic Charities for Meals on Wheels and New Covenant Center, supporting seniors in our community We are grateful for the opportunity to serve!
Warm Hearts for Heroes
Seasonal
Items donated January 2026 to the Stamford Veterans Resource Center
Warm Hearts for Heroes launched January 2026, with our first successful drop-off providing essential items such as hats, gloves and water bottles to veterans in our community.
This initial effort marked the beginning of a meaningful initiative rooted in compassion and service. With the support of new funding, Second Chance Volunteers Inc. is expanding this program to provide additional items and reach more veterans.
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Help donate a book help rebuild a bond
a salute to our veterans
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A total of over 200 care bags will be distributed to: west Haven VA medical center in west haven, ct
a total of 50 care bags will be distributed to: The Stamford resource center in Stamford, ct
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Join Us for Our 1st Annual Beach Cleanup!
Hosted by Second Chance Volunteers
Date: Saturday, May 17th, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Cove Island Beach, Stamford, CT
Come be a part of something meaningful! Join us as we clean up Cove Island Beach and give back to our beautiful community.
Supplies will be provided — just bring yourself and wear comfortable clothing suitable for outdoor work.
Please Note:
Sign-up is required due to limited parking permits.
To reserve your spot, email Elaina Hunte at
elainah@secondchancevolunteers.org
Have questions? Reach out anytime — we’d love to hear from you!
Let’s make an impact, together.
Looking to Volunteer for Earth Day?
Join Second Chance Volunteers for a hands-on community project in honor of Earth Day!
📍 Location: Fairgate Farm, 129 Stillwater Ave, Stamford, CT
📅 Date: Saturday, April 19th
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Get involved in meaningful work while learning about sustainable farming and gardening. It’s a great opportunity to give back, connect with others, and enjoy the outdoors!
Bonus: You’ll also have the chance to purchase fresh, locally grown produce at Fairgate Farm’s “Pay What You Can” market. Even if that's $0!
All are welcome—no experience necessary!
Come ready to dig in, learn, and celebrate the Earth with us!
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What an amazing volunteer experience! There was so much to learn, and the best part was being able to bag fresh produce and distribute it to the community. Volunteers were also able to take home fresh produce as a reward their hard work. allowed to take fresh produce as well. It was amazing to see everything come full circle. The turnout for the giveaway was great, and we’re grateful for the opportunity to make a difference!
